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We praise Thee, gracious Father

We praise Thee, gracious Father

Author: Henry B. Hartzler
Tune: MENDEBRAS
Published in 5 hymnals

Author: Henry B. Hartzler

Hartzler, Henry Burns. (York County, Pennsylvania, March 23, 1840--1920). Evangelical. Licensed 1869, pastor Trinity Church, York Penn., in 1873-1874; editor of The Messenger in 1870s and 1880s; taught Bible in Mt. Hermon school, Northfield, Massachusetts. Was associated with D.L. Moody. Went with the United Evangelical CHurch in the schism, was editor of its Evangel 1894-1902. Editor of and hymn-contributor to Evangelischer Gesangbuch and Hymn Book of the United Evangelical Church. Bishop of that denomination 1902-1910. Most famous hymn was "Go and seek the lost and dying." --Ellen Jane Lorenz, DNAH Archives Go to person page >

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First Line: We praise Thee, gracious Father
Author: Henry B. Hartzler
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Evangelical Hymnal #496

Evangelical Hymnal #496
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Hymn Book of the United Evangelical Church #496

Hymn Book of the United Evangelical Church #496
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Hymn-Book of the Evangelical Association #721

Hymn-Book of the Evangelical Association #721

Motion Songs for Boys and Girls No.l #d28

Motion Songs for Boys and Girls No.l #d28

The Evangelical Hymn and Tune Book #d791

The Evangelical Hymn and Tune Book #d791
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